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Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
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Review FAC-C Requirements and FAR FoundationsYou are here
Confirm civilian CON 3990V logistics, training transition, contracting officer authority, RFO structure, ethics and the official competency distribution.
Master Pre-Award Planning
Study acquisition planning, market research, mandatory sources, competition strategy, small business rules, commercial acquisition, and simplified acquisition procedures.
Practice Award and Pricing Decisions
Work source selection, discussions, debriefings, responsibility, price analysis, cost analysis, certified cost or pricing data, and negotiation documentation.
Drill Post-Award Scenarios
Practice COR limits, modifications, constructive changes, inspection and acceptance, CPARS, claims, protests, termination, and closeout.
Can You Take the FAC-C Professional Exam?
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- •FAC-C Professional is limited to federal civilian employees; contractor employees are not eligible.
- •Request exam authorization through FAI CSOD after required training; follow agency acquisition career manager guidance.
- •Schedule through Pearson VUE after receiving authorization and scheduling instructions.
- •Meet agency-specific certification requirements; exam success does not itself award certification or grant a contracting officer warrant.
FAC-C Professional Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
Complete required training, request CON 3990V authorization in FAI CSOD and schedule through Pearson VUE. Apply for certification after meeting exam and experience requirements; the civilian CON 7300V transition depends on certification-package approval by October 31, 2026.
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
FAI gives FAC-C candidates four CON 3990V attempts with at least 30 days between attempts; after a fourth unsuccessful attempt, FAI requires endorsed remediation, at least one year from the first attempt, and at least 30 days from the last attempt before another authorization.
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Manual FAC-C Professional coverage across FAR foundations, pre-award, award, post-award, pricing, and ethics
2026 Updated
Review current FAI civilian policy, the October 2026 exam blueprint and RFO acquisition text
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What You'll Study
6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Contracting System & FAR Foundations
6 sections
Chapter 2: Acquisition Planning & Market Research
6 sections
Chapter 3: Commercial & Simplified Acquisition
6 sections
Chapter 4: Solicitations, Contracting Methods & Contract Types
6 sections
Chapter 5: Cost & Price Analysis, Small Business & Negotiations
6 sections
Chapter 6: Contract Administration, Modifications, Disputes & Protests
6 sections
FAC-C Professional Exam Details
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional)
Administered by Federal Acquisition Institute
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Federal Acquisition Institute content outline
Skills and roles; contract principles; standards of conduct; situational assessment; team dynamics; communication and documentation
Develop solicitation: plan solicitation and request offer; develop offer: plan sales and prepare offer
Price or cost analysis; plan negotiation; select source; manage disagreements
Administer contract; ensure quality; manage subcontracts; manage changes; close out contract
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